upended

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The carrier was expected to induct dozens of new planes to its fleet, but deliveries are running late because of supply chain shortages, which has upended the replacement schedule.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“Flowers For Men” is an effects-shredded, future-primitive record, written after the birth of her son upended her obligations — and expectations — toward the men in her life and the world they’ll inherit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Cable News Network upended established broadcasting with its dedication to around-the-clock breaking news and shot to global recognition with its coverage of the Gulf War in 1990-91.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

That would be a slightly stronger pace than that expected by the Bank of Canada, which anticipates soft growth this year as the country adjusts to U.S. tariffs that have upended trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

And one time he looked at me, I smiled, and he almost upended his entire bowl of popcorn.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon